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Italian Ski Star Federica Brignone Battles Against Time to Recover for 2026 Olympics After Devastating Injury

Federica Brignone, the Italian reigning World Cup champion, has begun her recovery after a severe crash during the Italian National Championships on April 3, reports SRF.ch. The 34-year-old sustained multiple fractures to her left leg, including a comminuted tibial plateau fracture and a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), requiring emergency surgery in Milan. Related: Italian Ski Racing Icon Federica Brignone […]
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5 Noteworthy Ski Resorts That Don’t Rely on Artificial Snowmaking

Many challenges and factors affect a ski resort season. Operational costs, staffing, and mountain upgrades are variables that resorts have to deal with every year. Climate change and warmer temperatures have made it increasingly challenging for all ski resorts to have a successful season. Some regions worldwide have seen less snowfall over the last decade, which can lead to a shorter operating […]
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La Sapinière: Convalescing in Style at the Chamonix Chalet Hotel with the Best View of Mont Blanc in Town

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An image of a beautiful young blonde woman with big breasts wearing nothing but bright-red ski boots and clinging to the side of a snowy cliffside flashed across the projector screen in the panoramic breakfast hall of the La Sapinière Hotel, just up the grassy hill from downtown Chamonix. “There’s nothing wrong with this!” Gary Bigham blurted to the audience […]
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Separate Avalanches Kill 2 in Swiss Alps Amid Warming Temperatures

The avalanche at Bourg-St-Pierre, Switzerland. | Photo: Valais Police

Two skiers died in separate avalanches last week in Switzerland’s Valais Alps. The incidents occurred just days apart in popular backcountry zones, prompting rescue teams to emphasize the need for caution as spring arrives and temperatures rise, creating unstable snowpacks. Related: World Cup Star Ivica Kostelic Denies Being Buried in Austrian Avalanche Bourg-St-Pierre Avalanche On April 3, a 34-year-old Swiss […]
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German Company Acquires Bankrupt Jungholz Ski Area, Austria, for $1.65 Million

Jungholz ski area, Austria. | Photo: snowplaza.co.uk

Jungholz ski area, Austria, will reopen under new ownership after filing for bankruptcy in June 2024, reports Meinbezirk.at. WMM AG, a German-based company, has acquired the family-friendly ski area, investing around €1.5 million ($1.65 million), and plans to revitalize it with affordable rates and features tailored to families. Related: Witnesses Wanted as Skiers Knock Woman to Ground & Ski Over […]
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Former Atomic Employee Sentenced for Stealing 2,600 Skis

A former Atomic Skis employee has been sentenced to 14 months of suspended imprisonment for stealing 2,600 pairs of skis from the Austrian manufacturer. The now-58-year-old employee, who worked at Atomic’s factory in Pongau, Austria, was responsible for disposing of skis with minor defects but instead sold them for personal profit. Between 2022 and his dismissal in November 2023, he […]
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World Cup Star Ivica Kostelic Denies Being Buried in Austrian Avalanche

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On Wednesday afternoon, an avalanche in Obertauern, Austria, triggered a major rescue operation and a wave of media speculation involving former Croatian ski racer Ivica Kostelic. The incident occurred at around 1 p.m. near the old Zehnerkar mountain station, where two freeriders accidentally set off an avalanche at an altitude of 2,150 meters. Related: 3 Men, Including Pro Snowboarder and […]
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